London: Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride – London, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

Journey through over 500 years of history and discover the fascinating story behind the postal system with an entry ticket to London’s Postal Museum. Explore interactive galleries and board a miniature train for an underground ride.

Marvel at the world’s very first postal stamp, “The Penny Black,” and see flintlock pistols that were used to defend the mail from theft. See a Victorian miniature rail car that operated on London’s streets and try your hand at sorting the mail on a mock-up train carriage complete with a wobbly floor.

Climb aboard a miniature train for a 15-minute underground ride through the long-hidden tunnels of the Post Office’s very own railway, dating back over 100 years. Enjoy a wide range of activities, from modern research to educational games for all ages.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the fascinating history of London’s postal system and its origins
See the first postage stamp, “The Penny Black,” and a mini Victorian rail car
Take a brief ride through the Post Office’s 100-year-old underground railway
Enjoy interactive galleries, with educational games and activities for all ages
Marvel at the flintlock pistols that were used to defend the mail from theft

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